Haahuupayak School vs John Howitt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 4.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haahuupayak School
Port Alberni · Independent elementary
471 students
John Howitt Elementary
Port Alberni · Public elementary
424 students
| Measure | Haahuupayak School Port Alberni, British Columbia | John Howitt Elementary Port Alberni, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 1 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1265 of 1,275 | #514 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1265 of 1,275 | #514 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 471 | 424 |
| Enrolment | 471 | 424 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | – |
| Parents without a credential | – | – |
| First language not English | – | – |
| Special education | – | – |
| Identified as gifted | – | – |
| FSA literacy score | 354 | 463 |
| FSA numeracy score | 294 | 487 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 363 | 467 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 298 | 502 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 345 | 460 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 290 | 473 |
| city or town | Port Alberni | Port Alberni |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Howitt Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.1 vs 0.9).
- •Haahuupayak School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 424.
- •Haahuupayak School is a independent school while John Howitt Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Haahuupayak School better than John Howitt Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), John Howitt Elementary ranks higher (59.1 vs 0.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Haahuupayak School and John Howitt Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Port Alberni and Port Alberni in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Haahuupayak School: 471. John Howitt Elementary: 424. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Haahuupayak School and John Howitt Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Haahuupayak School is 1265th of 1,275 and John Howitt Elementary is 514th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).